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The first time I used my StrongArm® electric winch, it smoked and became very hot. Why would this happen with a new winch?

April 26, 2017electric hot smoked time Used winch

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The first time I used my StrongArm® electric winch, it smoked and became very hot. Why would this happen with a new winch?

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A. This is actually normal. When running the winch in the power out direction the brake mechanism gets very hot and burns off any oil film left from the assembly operation. As soon as the oil film is gone, the smoke will stop. As long as you observe the maximum run time for your winch, it is not a cause for concern.